paisleylass.
I sympathise with you too. The definition of 'competition' is a trial of ability, a contest of skill.
If one is given the answers then the person who enters is competing by default. If you are unable to unravel the competition criteria then simply do not enter.
Yes indeed, the competition does not close until Wednesday evening each week, therefore there is ample opportunity for research - and Google always comes up with the answers. But when people request the answers on a Sunday, they are obviously going to be met by adverse comments.
I am always prepared to guide someone in the right direction by giving an additional clue to the answer - but of course, I often struggle myself.
You gotta be in it to win it. But equally, if you cannot work it out, stay out.
Incidentally, good luck.